Getting the bike onto the Centre Stand

[Woodyflyer]

I'm finding it difficult to get my 2023 1050 onto the centre stand.
Wondering if anyone else is finding it difficult also , I've tried all the techniques and a piece of wood to raise the bike , this does help a bit but not practical out and about .
It's the original Suzuki stand so wondering if another manufactures would be easier, anyone modified the stand or found a solution to make it easier.
Looks like the issue is caused by the angle the stand sits when it's down ready to be lifted, hence your having take the weight and physical lift the bike ( see attached photo)
Any suggestions 🤞

[The Doctor 46]

That looks like a steep angle. Has the bike ever been lowered? When I use the centre stand on my DL1000 I find that it's more a push down hard on the stand while pulling the bike backwards and although I have a bad back, it works for me. Good look and in the meantime, the side stand is almost always better. IMHO. 

[Woodyflyer]

Thanks Doctor 46
The bikes standard.but I'll check the ground clearance.

[Ianmc]

    That looks to me like it has had a pair of lowering links fitted,measure the centres between the bolts on either end of the suspension links,from memory the standard links measure 140mm centre to centre,but if not someone will soon be here to correct me.If a few mm longer the bike has been lowered.

[Mojo-Jojo]

I used to do the "pulling the bike backwards" thing until my instructor showed me this method, so much easier.

[Woodyflyer]

Thanks mojo JoJo
That's what I do, buts it's still a struggle, I'm 5.9 and weigh 85 kilos

[Froglodyte]

Try using your left foot on the stand. That way your weight is farther back and gives more leverage. Also helps sticking your right foot out sideways.

[Brockett]

Possibly, the stand is too long or the bike has been lowered or that isn't a Suzuki stand made for that model.
The main supports look oddly bent but what do I know? (not much I hear you cry)
Maybe someone with the same model bike could take a picture of their stand ?

[Woodyflyer]

    That looks to me like it has had a pair of lowering links fitted.

What part are you referenceing to, the triangle part or the link below, it 120mm.

[kwackboy]

Looking at your picture,  the angle of the stand suggests your bike is lowered.

At standard height, on the main stand,  the back wheel should be around an inch or so off the floor.

When lowered,  its very difficult to pull a bike on to its main stand and the back wheel will be high off the floor

[Ianmc]

   Aah,sorry,didn’t read your original post,I thought this was on your Glee,the 1050 has a different layout on the rear suspension I reckon.

[Woodyflyer]

Thanks for all the replies, I don't think the bikes been lowered as the back wheel is about an inch off the floor , when I bought the bike it was 6 months old ,one owner with 200 miles on the clock , I'll check with dealer when they reopen on Tuesday to see if they know anything, otherwise I'll have to put some more weight on and get down the gym if all fails I may look for a secondhand unit and shorten it so the angle not so steep .

[porter]

They are I bit of a pig to get on the mainstand, I always struggle with mine. I only use it in at home now, with wood below the wheel to help and just use the side stand out and about.

[deecat]

They look like standard links to me.
I have just traded my 1050 in today and I removed the lowering links that I had fitted.

With the lowering links I could flat foot the bike (31 inch inside leg) and back to standard I was only able to flat foot one side and tip toe on the other.

Using the main stand took all of my strength with the lowering links fitted but in standard form it was easier but still not as easy as some other bikes.

[Gert]

Perhaps someone with a similar model bike would be kind enough to take a couple of reference measurements, that can be used to compare to those measurements Woodyflyer is going to share (reply #2)?

[The Doctor 46]

If I were you, I would take a nice ride to my Suzuki dealer and try a similar bike of the same specification. 

[Woodyflyer]

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Good idea 👍

[Woodyflyer]

Update
As I find it difficult to get my 2023 1050 onto the centre stand , I decided to make a modification to help.
Looking at it , I realised it needed more leverage, more leverage you have the easier the task. I only ever use the centre stand in my garage so the lever needed to be detachable for normal road use.
So to add more leverage onto the centre stand, I had 2 metal U shape brackets welded to the stand, I then insert a 12 inch long metal pipe into the brackets giving me some extra leverage.
To get the bike up onto the stand it's a slightly different technique, as the leverage bar is a bit vertical ,you have to push it backwards ,then down with your foot.
The attached photos and video will help .

Note
This modification is for workshop use only, riding the bike with the leverage bar installed would be dangerous. It's important the quality of the metal materials used and the welding are adequate to handle the weight and extra stresses involved.
As the point you place your foot has moved back and more importantly away from the centre of gravity it affects the balance of the bike when lifting the bike.
Sorry for the above but wouldn't want anyone injured or bike damage due to improper use or poor quality material used. I recommend if you do decide to copy the modification the first time you trial and test it, you have assistance to steady the bike in case you over balance or your materials fail.

[Woodyflyer]

Video

[The Doctor 46]

Very clever Sir. I congratulate you.